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Claxton-Hepburn
Medical Center's
Breast Health Center
at the Connection for
Women is the only
location in the North
Country to offer 3-D
mammography, be accredited
by the National Accreditation
Program for Breast Centers,
and be recognized as a Breast
Imaging Center of Excellence
by the American College
ofRadiology.
A Regional
Leader
in Breast
Care
ANNUAL
REPORT
Claxton-Hepburn is now the
proud home of two advanced 3-D
mammography systems from industry
leader Hologic. Since the upgrade
in October 2014, every mammogram
performed at Claxton-Hepburn has
been conducted using advanced 3-D
mammography, a technology also known
as tomosynthesis.
"At Claxton-Hepburn, we're
dedicated to offering advanced
medical care in a hometown setting,"
says Ali Gharagozloo, MD, medical
director of radiology at
Claxton-Hepburn.
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Volume 14 Number 1
spring
2015
C l a x t o n - H e p b u r n
M e d i c a l C e n t e r
living
We take your health personally.
The addition of advanced
three-dimensional (3-D)
mammography at the
Connection for Women
Breast Health Center is
just the latest example of
Claxton-Hepburn Medical
Center's dedication to
providing leading-edge
health care to women.
A Clear Vision for
breast Cancer
prevention
"I consider 3-D mammography the single greatest leap in
breast imaging that I've seen in my 24-year career as a radiologist.
This is a game changer, and it's something that will have a lasting
impact on the quality of breast health here in the North Country
for years to come." —Ali Gharagozloo, MD, medical director of radiology
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